Question 45 of 128 · American Government · System of Government
Who appoints federal judges?
Accepted answer
- The President (of the United States)
Why this is the answer
Federal judges are not elected. The President nominates a person for the Supreme Court or a lower federal court, and the Senate votes on whether to confirm the nomination. If the Senate approves, the person becomes a federal judge and serves for life. All three branches take part in that process, which is a good example of the separation of powers. Memory hook: the President appoints, the Senate confirms.